Weather update from Race Director Shane Ohly: "Bring extra layers as wind-chill on the tops is likely to be significant, and there will be a good chance of wintry showers all weekend." Read more: www.greatlakeland3day.com/news/2016/04/28/GL3D_Snow_Report/

DAY 1 COURSE DISTANCES

Elite - 56km / 2800m

A - 40km / 2600m

B - 33km / 1900m

C - 22km / 1300m

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By the afternoon, the warm spring sunshine was spoiling us at our overnight camp, with many competitors chilling outside their tents with a beer, barista-served coffee, and even having a sports massage! All competitors were accounted for (with generally beaming smiles) by the course cut-off time of 8pm.

A big sunny welcome to the first overnight campsite! ☀️ Competitors are rewarded with cake, and can buy a barista served...